"Mark Olson returns like a Grievous Angel...rapturous
country soul” --Paste Magazine
"Welcome back Mark, we’re lucky to have you.” --PopMatters
“...the triumphant re-emergence of Mark Olson”
“Olson’s best since his Jayhawks days.” --Harp Magazine
Mark Olson performing "Salvation Blues" at Mo Pitkins, May 2007:
Video by Ray Foley
Mark Olson was a founding member of The Jayhawks, the most acclaimed band to emerge out of the alt-country scene. He left the Jayhawks in 1996, after the release of the band’s biggest-selling album, Tomorrow The Green Grass, but continued to record music with his new band, The Creekdippers, at his new home in the California desert.
Mark recently finished recording his first true solo album, The Salvation Blues, with producer Ben Vaughn. A deeply personal album, Mark’s voice and poetic lyrics are complemented by Vaughn’s gorgeous musical backdrops featuring the work of some of LA’s best studio musicians. The album also features the long-awaited reunion with his former Jayhawks bandmate and writing partner, Gary Louris, on three songs.
The Salvation Blues is now available! Find the album at a retailer near you or online at these locations:
Yeah! So glad about your and Gary's new endeavor. I'm crossing my fingers that you'll come play in (or near) Woodstock together. We'd love to see you again!
Hi Mr. Olson , many thanks to you and to Miss Ingunn "Sailorine" for the fantastic evening yesterday in Osnago. Special thanks to Mr. Gazich for this opportunity.
I'll never forget that gig some years ago at the Art's Centre, you and VW tore our hearts out. So rough and ready compared to these session musicians you got now!
So long and give us a bell if you're ever in Norfolk UK and need a bed and all night sing song,
What Awesome Songs...Thank You! Love the chiming acoustic...love the old Jayhawks. My Carol and Clifton Bridge are a couple of the most beautiful and sad songs I have ever heard. Very intimate... keep it coming...I'd love to see ya in Austin ~^~
Hi Mark, nice meeting you here on Myspace. Maybe live tomorrow as I will take part in your preshow in the nicest church of Southern Holland. Cheerz G.R. Harrison
Thanks for the add. Luigi Maieron is a great friend of Michele Gazich and songs frequently with you. Best regards Mr. Olson , we waits your arrive in Friuli.
Hey Mark, Me and Jane (split) were planning on seeing you last Feb. But It was really really cold out and my piece O crap Lincoln would not start. I am Smiling, thinking about times past. Hey, be happy you have an enchanted life! - jon
mark, really enjoyed the dallas show. ya'll sounded great. hope you had another great show in new mexico (i'm sure that you did) and made it safely back to jt. tell please tell ted and little sage hello from me.
What a blast - thanks for the add. Jayhawks are on my list of all-timers and a big favorite in our household, too. Any chance you'll be visiting Eugene, again? When you do, drop me a line - would love to have you visit the show!
